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  • 04/27/12 SLO County Men to Walk a Mile in Her...

    Sexual assault is never a comfortable subject to address. It is scary. It is sad. And unfortunately, it is all too common in our community. Traditionally, the movement against sexual assault was thought of as a women’s movement, for women …View More

    SLO County Men to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on Saturday

    April 27th, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    Sexual assault is never a comfortable subject to address. It is scary. It is sad. And unfortunately, it is all too common in our community.

    Traditionally, the movement against sexual assault was thought of as a women’s movement, for women and by women. However, sexual assault affects everyone in a community. Not only can men be survivors themselves, but they also experience the effects of sexual assault when it happens to someone they know and love.

    Walk a Mile poster

    Walk a Mile in Her Shoes poster

    National statistics show that one in six women will experience a sexual assault in their lifetime, and this statistic holds true in San Luis Obispo County. Tomorrow, you are invited to take a stand against this injustice by joining the Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP) Center of San Luis Obispo County at the 10th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoesevent.

    Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a light-hearted approach to a serious topic. An international movement, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes invites men to join the effort to end sexual assault and gender violence by literally walking a mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. It’s a hilarious sight to see, and it gets our community talking about something that isn’t easy to talk about.

    Many survivors of sexual assault and abuse do not report the crime to law enforcement, and some survivors tell nobody at all. It is important that we come together as a community to address this issue head-on, because the more we talk about sexual assault, the more comfortable survivors will feel seeking the support and services they deserve.

    So take a stand against sexual assault in our community and attend Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in Mission Plaza this Saturday. This is the 10th anniversary of the event in San Luis Obispo and it promises to be one of the best ones yet. Register for the walk or just come enjoy the family fun fair with live music, food, raffle, photo booth, local vendors and other activities. Men can borrow a pair of extra large women’s shoes from the SARP Center and indulge a mini-pedi at the self-serve toenail painting station.

    The cost to register for the walk is $25, and all funds directly support the SARP Center and the services it provides.

    The SARP Center is the only rape crisis center serving all of San Luis Obispo County and they offer a variety of free services throughout the county including; a 24-hour crisis line, crisis interventions, advocacy and accompaniments for survivors as well as their family and friends, clinical counseling, and prevention education presentations for students from middle school through college.

    For more information about the SARP Center and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes this Saturday, please visit www.sarpcenter.org.

    Megan Mastache is the account coordinator at Verdin, but she also serves on the SARP Center Board of Directors. She has been involved in the SARP Center for nearly three years, and is a strong advocate for its services and programs. For more information about the SARP Center, visit www.sarpcenter.org.

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  • 04/11/12 SLO Revealed is Back!

    The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Luis Obispo will host the second annual “SLO Revealed” adventure race May 5. Registration for this wildly successful event is now open. SLO Revealed is a fun, …View More

    SLO Revealed is Back!

    April 11th, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Luis Obispo will host the second annual “SLO Revealed” adventure race May 5. Registration for this wildly successful event is now open.

    SLO Revealed is a fun, challenging event in downtown San Luis Obispo for adults and older children. Participating teams will race against the clock and other teams throughout downtown using challenging clues to solve riddles. Teams begin and end at The Creeky Tiki and celebrate afterward with dinner, dancing and a “wacky” awards party.

    Joan G Sargen and CauseMedia Group sponsor SLO Revealed. Adult participant tickets are $40, students $25 and children 12 and under are $15. Ticket prices include dinner, a drink and a free hint.  Event check-in begins at the Creeky Tiki at 2 p.m, the adventure race runs between 3 and 5 p.m. Dinner, raffles, dancing and awards will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.

    The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of SLO County is a diverse religious community providing a nurturing environment where individuals are encouraged in their search for truth and supported in acting on their beliefs. All are welcome to share in our open, challenging journey.  Visit them at 2201 Lawton Street in San Luis Obispo and on the web at www.sanluisobispounitarianuniversalists.org.

    The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum inspires learning through play for children ages 2-10, and is located at 1010 Nipomo St. in downtown San Luis Obispo. Program and activity information can be found at www.slocm.org or by calling (805) 545-5874.

    Visit www.slorevealed.com for event information and to register online.

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  • 04/04/12 LeftLane Sports acquires Seshday.com

    San Luis Obispo’s own LeftLaneSports.com has acquired Seshday.com, the largest flash sale site catering to action sports enthusiasts. This is the second acquisition for LeftLane Sports in seven months. “LeftLane Sports is excited to welcome the Seshday crew into our …View More

    LeftLane Sports acquires Seshday.com

    April 4th, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    LeftLaneSports.com

    LeftLaneSports.com

    San Luis Obispo’s own LeftLaneSports.com has acquired Seshday.com, the largest flash sale site catering to action sports enthusiasts. This is the second acquisition for LeftLane Sports in seven months.

    “LeftLane Sports is excited to welcome the Seshday crew into our team. They’ve built an incredible core audience, and LeftLane Sports is poised to take Seshday to the next level,” said Helio Fialho, Chief Executive Officer of LeftLane Sports.

    LeftLane Sports also acquired and absorbed 118Boardshop.com in September 2011. Seshday will continue to operate as an independent site focused on delivering core brands and products for skate, surf, snow, motocross, BMX, and wake. The acquisition solidifies LeftLane Sports’ position as the top flash sale site in the outdoor and action sports industry. It has achieved unprecedented success in such a short time, and grew by 850 percent in 2011.

    “Now that we have consolidated the space, our members will have exclusive access to every major brand in the industry,” continued Fialho.

    LeftLane Sports declines to reveal the financial terms of the acquisition, but did state that they acquired 100 percent of Seshday assets and equity; and that Seshday founder Marcelo Bengoechea will remain as a member of LeftLane Sports executive team focused on the Seshday operations and the action sports category.

    “LeftLane Sports is the perfect partner because of their expertise in the space. Their team brings tremendous knowledge and experience to the table. That, combined with their superior technology, infrastructure, and incredible back-end operations will be invaluable as we aggressively focus on growing the business,” said Bengoechea.

    Seshday will continue to operate its Northern San Diego, Calif. office that will focus on buying and marketing, but much of the site’s operations will be consolidated to the LeftLane Sports headquarters in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Seshday will also migrate onto the Auspient technology and infrastructure platform.

    Auspient is also based in San Luis Obispo, California and is the leading e-commerce service provider whose expertise in the flash sale space has been instrumental in developing and launching scores of clients, including One Kings Lane, The Mini Social, Tightlinz, PlanetGear.com, and others. Auspient delivers highly scalable e-commerce solutions and traditional direct-to-consumer, business-to-business, and flash sale e-commerce. The Auspient proprietary ACE-BackOffice platform coupled with Auspient’s end-to-end services such as distribution, fulfillment, call center, and site design and production, will allow Seshday to scale quickly and efficiently as it has for LeftLane Sports.

    About LeftLane Sports
    LeftLane Sports is an exclusive private sale site offering premium outdoor, fitness, and action sports products at up to 70 percent off retail price. Website membership is free and requires only a name and e-mail address. LeftLane Sports was founded in 2009 by industry veterans and friends, Helio Fialho, Maggie Bartels, and Erik Fialho. LeftLane Sports was initially self-funded by its founders and ongoing operations. In October 2011, LeftLane Sports raised its first round of capital led by San Luis Obispo investors.

    To become a member, visit www.leftlanesports.com.

    LeftLane Sports, LeftLaneSports.com, Seshday, Seshday.com, the LeftLane Sports logo and the Seshday logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeftLane Sports, Inc. All other sponsored products, company names, brand names, trademarks, and logos are the property of their respective owners.

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  • 03/27/12 Antique Show to Raise Funds for Local...

    The Three Speckled Hens Antique Show will once again raise funds for charity on the Central Coast. This year’s show on April 14 and 15 will donate a portion of the gate sales to local nonprofit organization Jack’s Helping Hand. …View More

    Antique Show to Raise Funds for Local Nonprofit

    March 27th, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    three speckled hens donation

    The Three Speckled Hens founders, (from left to right) Susi Fuller, Kathy Marquart, and Carrie Millan, presented a check for $1,000 to Bridget Ready of Jack’s Helping Hand. The funds were raised by the Three Speckled Hens Antique Show in October 2011.

    The Three Speckled Hens Antique Show will once again raise funds for charity on the Central Coast. This year’s show on April 14 and 15 will donate a portion of the gate sales to local nonprofit organization Jack’s Helping Hand.

    In the past year, Three Speckled Hens donated a total of $2,300 to Jack’s Helping Hand from last year’s shows. Event organizers Carrie Millan, Kathy Marquart and Susi Fuller (the “Three Speckled Hens”) were so inspired by the mission of Jack’s Helping Hand, they have chosen to support it again for the upcoming show in April in Frontier Town at the Paso Robles Event Center.

    This year’s show brings with it special guest Ki Nassauer, founder and owner of Junk Revolution and Junk Bonanza and former contributing editor to Country Home Magazine. Nassauer will be there on April 14 at 12 and 2 p.m. for a special meet and greet, and to autograph copies of the newest Flea Market Style Magazine. The two-day show hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show’s entry fee is $7 per person and the early bird entry fee on Saturday (from 9 to 10 a.m.) is $10 per person.

    Now in its sixth year of service, Jack’s Helping Hand assists children with illnesses and disabilities, providing special treatments, services, equipment and transportation not provided by other sources, or that exceed family financial capabilities.

    For a schedule of shows and more information, visit www.threespeckledhens.com. For more information about Jack’s Helping Hand, please call (805) 547-1914 or visit www.jackshelpinghand.org.

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  • 03/22/12 SLO Symphony to release new CD at Fre...

    The San Luis Obispo Symphony (SLO Symphony) has partnered with French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) to produce a new CD featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” that will be released on March 25. The CD will be given to all …View More

    SLO Symphony to release new CD at French Hospital Medical Center

    March 22nd, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    The San Luis Obispo Symphony (SLO Symphony) has partnered with French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) to produce a new CD featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” that will be released on March 25.

    Music For a New Life

    The San Luis Obispo Symphony and French Hospital have partnered to provide Vivalid's "The Four Seasons" to new mothers who give birth at the hospital.

    The CD will be given to all new mothers who give birth in the FHMC Family Birthing Center, as part of a take-home package that will help in the newborn child’s development.

    “Parent appreciation for music – playing music in the home and making music with a child – is key to a child’s musical future and a proven asset for mastering math and language. Studies show that music stimulates the brain, aiding in the development of mathematic skills, logic, perception and memory,” said SLO Symphony Music Director Mike Nowak. “So this CD is an ideal gift for new parents. We’re so happy to partner with French Hospital to provide this delightful work for new parents to share with their children.”

    The CD was recorded live at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande, Calif. and features violinist Kathleen Lenski and the SLO Symphony Chamber Players, Michael Nowak conducting. “The Four Seasons” is Vivaldi’s best known work and one of the most popular pieces in the entire Baroque music repertoire. Composed in 1723, the work is a set of four violin concertos, each resembling its respective season (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter).

    “From promoting excellent prenatal care to providing breastfeeding support and family focused birthing care, we believe in giving our newborns the best start possible at our Family Birthing Center.  Sending each newborn home with music to stimulate development is a wonderful extension of our program. And, we greatly appreciate this special collaboration between the SLO Symphony and French Hospital,” says FHMC President and CEO Alan Iftiniuk.

    The CD will be available for a small donation of $15 at the SLO Symphony’s Family Concert on March 25, and five lucky families who attend the concert will get to take one home as a door prize. The CD will also be available for a similar donation in the FHMC gift shop.

    For more information or for a full list of upcoming SLO Symphony concerts, visit www.slosymphony.com or call (805) 543-3533.

    About the SLO Symphony
    The San Luis Obispo Symphony is a nonprofit organization based in San Luis Obispo, Calif. that strives to support an outstanding community orchestra, to foster symphonic and chamber music education, and to contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the Central Coast. More information can be found at www.slosymphony.com.

    About the Family Birthing Center at French Hospital Medical Center
    The Family Birthing Center at French Hospital Medical Center focuses as much on proper preparation for the birth of your child, as the birth itself and your roles as parents. Our intimate and private rooms make you feel comfortable and at ease during your birthing process. Newborns are cared for at the mother’s bedside by the same nurse who provides care for the mother. The Family Birthing Center also provides Childbirth and Parenting Education Programs as well as Breastfeeding Education and Support.

    About French Hospital Medical Center
    Located in San Luis Obispo, California, French Hospital Medical Center is ranked among the top 50 Cardiac hospitals in the country by Thomson Reuters. The Family Birthing Center and Emergency Department are also nationally recognized for patient satisfaction in quality and excellence. The one-of-a-kind Hearst Cancer Resource Center offers support and guidance free of charge to all cancer patients and their families. Established in 1946, ongoing modernization efforts to this 112-bed acute care hospital will help meet the growing needs of the community with innovative, lifesaving state-of-the-art technology coupled with excellent, compassionate care.  French is a Dignity Health member of the Central Coast which also includes Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA and Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA.

    For interviews and other information, please contact Communications Director Patty Thayer at (805) 543-3533, ext. 15.

     

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  • 03/19/12 SLO Cyclists to Take Nation’s C...

    Representatives of the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition will brave the weather and head to Washington D.C. next week for the 2012 National Bike Summit, a gathering of bicycle organizations from all over the country. From March 20 to …View More

    SLO Cyclists to Take Nation’s Capitol by Storm

    March 19th, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    Dan Rivoire (2nd from left) with other advocates at the 2011 National Bike Summit.

    Representatives of the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition will brave the weather and head to Washington D.C. next week for the 2012 National Bike Summit, a gathering of bicycle organizations from all over the country.

    From March 20 to 23, Coalition staff members will advocate for federal funding for biking and walking in the next Federal Transportation Bill, and share the unified voice of the Central Coast on Capitol Hill.

    The Coalition’s Executive Director Dan Rivoire and Marketing and Outreach Director Leslie Bloom will represent the Central Coast and the Coalition at the summit. Throughout the week, they will meet with local and state elected representatives to ensure future funding for transportation projects that include bicycle and pedestrian facilities. They will also share the Central Coast’s accomplishments with more than 900 bicycle advocates from across the country.

    “The National Bike Summit is an unbelievable opportunity for us to learn lessons from our nationwide allies and remind our representatives how important biking and walking is to our region,” Rivoire said. “We are proud to be the voice of biking and walking on the Central Coast and are excited to have the opportunity to amplify that voice all the way to our nation’s capital.”

    Continued federal funding for biking and walking is essential for future bicycle projects in San Luis Obispo County, including completion of the Bob Jones Trail in Avila Beach and the De Anza Trail in Paso Robles. Advocating for these funds and projects is just a portion of what the Coalition does to improve bicycling in all parts of the county. Most recently they helped get the Morro Bay Bike Plan approved and helped facilitate an update to the Arroyo Grande Bike Plan.

    You can follow Rivoire and Bloom’s progress on the Coalition’s blog at www.slobikelane.wordpress.com throughout the week, as they share the most up to date information, photos, videos and stories with everyone here in California.

    About the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition
    The San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition is the voice for bicycles in San Luis Obispo County. The Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides bike education, maintenance, advocacy and loads of other bike-related support for the public through numerous community-based programs including the Bicycle Valet at the SLO Farmers’ Market, Kidical Mass, and more. For more information, visit www.slobikelane.org.

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  • 02/06/12 Local Financial Services Professional...

    Jane Trapp, Assistant Vice President, Compliance Officer and Community Reinvestment Act Officer at American Perspective Bank, was recently awarded the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB), a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association, …View More

    Local Financial Services Professional Earns National Certification

    February 6th, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    Jane Trapp

    Jane Trapp

    Jane Trapp, Assistant Vice President, Compliance Officer and Community Reinvestment Act Officer at American Perspective Bank, was recently awarded the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB), a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association, in Washington, DC.

    Trapp joined American Perspective Bank in 2011, where her primary responsibility is to ensure that the bank is compliant with all banking regulations, and her CRCM designation showcases her level of expertise and experience in that role. Trapp has worked in the local banking industry for over 20 years, most recently at Santa Barbara Bank and Trust.

    She also is an active member of The Rotary Club of Santa Maria and volunteers with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County. Trapp is a native of Pennsylvania where she attended Bloomsburg State University and studied business administration. She and her husband Craig have lived in Santa Maria for the past 15 years.

    The CRCM designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of bank regulatory compliance. To qualify for the CRCM certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the compliance profession, pass an exam and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CRCM exam covers regulatory requirements as they relate to credit, deposits/securities, safety and soundness, information reporting and corporate responsibility.

    Financial services professionals, working through the Institute of Certified Bankers, initiated the CRCM designation and eight others in order to establish meaningful standards of knowledge in specialty areas of the financial services industry. ICB certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and meet professional continuing education and development requirements.

    The ICB, with 8,000 certified members, provides financial services professionals with confidence, credibility and recognition through its certifications. As a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association, ICB promotes the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise.

    For more information about the Institute of Certified Bankers and its professional certifications, call (202) 663-5092 or visit www.aba.com/icb.

    About American Perspective Bank
    Since 2007, American Perspective Bank has served commercial enterprises, professionals, real estate investors, family business entities and residents in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. For more information, visit www.AmericanPerspectiveBank.com, or call (805) 226-5300.

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  • 02/04/12 Customers Love Rizzoli’s Automotive...

    Locals in need of auto repairs are sure to have an excellent experience at Rizzoli’s Automotive. In 2011, the longstanding family-run business scored 100 percent in customer satisfaction for its San Luis Obispo location and 97.5 percent for its Santa …View More

    Customers Love Rizzoli’s Automotive, AAA Evaluation Says

    February 4th, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    Locals in need of auto repairs are sure to have an excellent experience at Rizzoli’s Automotive. In 2011, the longstanding family-run business scored 100 percent in customer satisfaction for its San Luis Obispo location and 97.5 percent for its Santa Maria location.

    Emphasizing quality customer care for three generations, Rizzoli’s Automotive earns consistently high marks on the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) annual customer satisfaction evaluation.

    “Rizzoli’s has continued to score high on this evaluation for the past seven years,” said Rizzoli’s General Manager Kyle Rizzoli. “We are proud to consistently receive such high marks from this respected organization, and we are even prouder to offer such a high level of service to our customers.”

    AAA holds its approved auto repair facilities to high standards and continually screens and monitors them to assure all criteria are met. Every year, AAA evaluates and scores the customer satisfaction index for all AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities. Respondents are asked to evaluate customer service, professionalism in solving problems, accuracy of estimates, service completion on promised date, and customer loyalty.

    Now in its third generation of family ownership, Rizzoli’s Automotive is the first AAA Auto Repair facility on the Central Coast and has won the most awards for excellence in quality of work and customer loyalty in its AAA network. Rizzoli’s service all car makes and models, with shops located at 2584 Victoria Lane in San Luis Obispo and 1149 W. Tama Lane in Santa Maria. Call (805) 541-1082 for more information, or visit www.rizzolisautomotive.com.

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  • 01/31/12 SLO Symphony Music Van Hits the Road,...

    The San Luis Obispo Symphony’s Music Van is on the road again. The Music Van has been racking up miles across the Central Coast since Jan. 17 and will continue to visit San Luis Obispo County schools through March 23. …View More

    SLO Symphony Music Van Hits the Road, Brings Music to SLO County Schools

    January 31st, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    The San Luis Obispo Symphony’s Music Van is on the road again. The Music Van has been racking up miles across the Central Coast since Jan. 17 and will continue to visit San Luis Obispo County schools through March 23.

    A San Luis Obispo Symphony tradition, the Music Van has toured the county this time every year for almost 20 years. Trained docents will bring the Music Van to third and fourth graders from Nipomo to San Miguel and from Cambria to Shandon, visiting almost 40 elementary schools across the county.

    “The Music Van offers an interactive introduction to music for local students,” SLO Symphony Executive Director Jim Black said. “Exposing a young child to music may not only encourage them to learn an instrument themselves, but an appreciation of music enriches our lives as children and adults.”

    As music education classes and programs diminish in California public schools, The Music Van continues to expose children to the world of music. Trained docents and volunteers lead the program with a short music lesson about the physics of sound and an introduction to the “family” of instruments in the orchestra. The entertaining lesson is followed by free time for children to play a variety of instruments including violins, cellos, clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones, drums and cymbals. It is noisy, but fun for all.

    Generous funding provided by the Janssen Youth and Youth Sports Fund, via the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, allows the Music Van to remain a free service to local schools (with PTA donations suggested). The San Luis Obispo Symphony dedicates fully one-third of its budget to music education activities and offers numerous programs throughout the Central Coast, all of which address California Department of Education Music Content Standards. The Symphony has designed its programs as a supplement for local schools, to provide opportunities that may not be available due to recent cutbacks.

    The San Luis Obispo Symphony values music education and stresses its importance as a crucial subject for students of all ages. The Music Van schedule is available upon request. Please contact the SLO Symphony at (805) 543-3533 to reserve one of the remaining dates. For more information, visit the Music Education page of www.slosymphony.com.

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  • 01/23/12 Old Juan’s Cantina Raises Nearl...

    Old Juan’s Cantina and its patrons embraced the spirit of giving last month and raised nearly $1,550 for the Boys and Girls Club of South San Luis Obispo County. Old Juan’s Cantina donated $1 from every combination meal sold in …View More

    Old Juan’s Cantina Raises Nearly $1,550 for Nonprofit

    January 23rd, 2012 - by Whitney Diaz

    Old Juan's Cantina Donation

    Eva Verdin gives check to Boys & Girls Club of South County Executive Director Moyses Muguirra. Old Juan’s raised over $1500 for the organization in the month of December.

    Old Juan’s Cantina and its patrons embraced the spirit of giving last month and raised nearly $1,550 for the Boys and Girls Club of South San Luis Obispo County.

    Old Juan’s Cantina donated $1 from every combination meal sold in December 2011, and its generous patrons donated an additional $349.86 in cash donations, making a total contribution of $1,549.86 to the local nonprofit organization.

    The fundraiser kicked-off on Dec. 5, 2011 during the second annual Oceano Community Tree Lighting Celebration, where more than 100 community members and Oceano Community Services District representatives gathered for festivities at the restaurant.

    “We are so grateful to have the ongoing support of Old Juan’s Cantina, not only for their generous donations but also for bringing the community together and reminding them of the great services the Boys and Girls Club provides locally,” said Executive Director Moyses Muguira.

    Attendees of the celebration also had the opportunity to pick an item from the Boys and Girls Club wish list, which included school supplies, toys and other items. Among those in attendance were San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Paul Teixeira, Oceano Community Services General Manager Tom Geaslen and County Deputy Probation Officer Pedro Arroyo.

    Last year Old Juan’s Cantina donated $2,200 and a bag full of needed supplies to the Boys & Girls Club. This year they encouraged donors to drop off wish list items with the Boys and Girls Club directly.

    “In 2010 alone, the Boys and Girls Club served more than 3,000 local area youth and we expect to surpass that number again this year,” Muguira added.

    Opening in 1994, the Boys and Girls Club now has five sites in South County and has served more than 100,000 children and teens. The sites are neighborhood-based buildings designed for youth programs and activities. The organization strives to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. For more information, visit www.bgclso.org.

    Old Juan’s Cantina is located at 649 Pier Ave. in Oceano. For more information, visit www.OldJuansCantina.com.

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